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   <title>About.com Prostate Cancer: Most Popular Articles</title>
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   <description>These articles are the most popular over the last month.</description>
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         <title><![CDATA[High PSA Causes]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What are some other causes of an elevated PSA?  Thousands of men each year are told that they have a high PSA level after undergoing a routine screening test.  The most important and most concerning cause of an elevated PSA is prostate cancer.  However, prostate cancer is only one of many potential causes of an elevated PSA.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Symptoms]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of men have symptoms that could signal an underlying problem with the prostate.  What symptoms should you look for?  Should you be concerned with your symptoms?  Do these symptoms necessarily mean you have prostate cancer?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[All About the PSA Test]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/psabasics.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The PSA (prostate specific antigen) test is used around the world to screen for prostate cancer.  What should you know about this important test?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is BPH?]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer101/a/bphbasics.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[BPH (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia), or &quot;enlarged prostate&quot;, is a common condition that can mimic the symptoms of prostate cancer.  What should you know about this important condition.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Treatment]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Today, many treatment options for prostate cancer exist.  This guide will help you sort through the options and give you a summary of the most important treatments to know about.  From surgery to radiation to hormone therapy, the most important treatments for prostate cancer are covered.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Percent-Free PSA]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/psapercentfree.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Percent-Free PSA is one of a number of recent advances in the understanding of the PSA test for prostate cancer.  Does your percent-free PSA matter?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Diagnosis]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/diagnosis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Every year, thousands of men are diagnosed with prostate cancer.  Because of the high numbers of men afflicted with this disease, annual screening tests have been put into place to hopefully catch prostate cancer in its early stages.  A number of tests also exist to confirm the presence of prostate cancer after an abnormality is found through screening.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Bone Scan Basics]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The bone scan is an important test used to detect prostate cancer that has spread to the bones.  Many men who have prostate cancer will undergo this test at some point.  So, why is it important and how does it work?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Grading and Gleason Score]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer101/a/grading.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Grading is an important part of the evaluation of your prostate cancer.  What is prostate cancer grading?  What does your Gleason score mean?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Prostate Biopsy]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/biopsyexpect.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A biopsy of the prostate is an essential part of the definitive diagnosis of prostate cancer.  What can you expect before, during, and after this procedure.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Lifestyle Choices]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prevention/a/lifestylechoice.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Is prostate cancer prevention possible?  Can changes in your lifestyle actually decrease your chance of getting prostate cancer?  Every year, more and more research is done showing that there may be associations between certain everyday lifestyle choices we make and the development of prostate cancer.  What are the five most important lifestyle choices a man can take to lessen his risk of prostate cancer?&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Prostate Cancer?]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/whatisprostatecancer/a/whatis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is prostate cancer:  The three key questions that anyone interested in this disease must have answered.  What is the prostate?  What is cancer?  What is prostate cancer?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[PSA Velocity]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[PSA (prostate specific antigen) velocity refers to the speed of change of PSA over time.  More and more evidence has been found that PSA velocity is an important piece of information for evaluating prostate cancer risk.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Tests Used for Staging]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/stagingandgradin1/a/howstaging.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Prostate cancer staging is one of the most important factors used when determining your overall prognosis and which treatment option is the best for you.  Virtually all prostate cancer patients undergo some level of staging and it is important to have a basic understanding of how this is accomplished.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[PSA Results]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/allaboutpsa/a/psaresults.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Your PSA results can be a source of anxiety or reassurance.  It is essential to understand what your PSA results really mean and what, if anything, you need to do about them.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What If My PSA Is Elevated?]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/frequentlyaskedquestions/f/whatifpsaelevated.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What happens if the results of your PSA test show that your PSA is elevated?  Learn more about what steps your doctor may take to find the cause of your elevated PSA and to determine whether or not you have a serious condition such as prostate cancer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Adjunctive Therapy]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/defadjunctive.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The definition of adjunctive therapy.  Find out the meaning of adjunctive therapy and what is means for prostate cancer treatment.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[PSA Density]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/psadensity.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[PSA density is just one of a number of recent advances that have been made in the understanding of the PSA test.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Digital Rectal Exam]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/digitalrectalexamination.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The digital rectal exam is an essential part of the detection and early diagnosis of prostate cancer.  Many men are worried about this test, so it's important to know what to expect.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Stages]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/stagingandgradin1/a/prostatestages.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It is important to know the prostate cancer stages.  The stage of your prostate cancer determines a lot about what treatment options you will have, what your prognosis will be, and what types of tests you may have to have.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostatitis]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/defprostatitis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A condition where the prostate becomes inflamed due to an infection or another cause.  Often painful or irritating.  May cause an elevated PSA level.  Often cured with antibiotics if caused by infection.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Complications Overview]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/aftertreatmenthasended/a/complications.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Unfortunately, for many men who have undergone treatment for prostate cancer, complications of their treatment is a fact of life.  What are the most frequent complications that can occur following the standard prostate cancer treatments?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Ultrasound]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/ultrasoundbasic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Prostate ultrasound imaging is commonly used to evaluate the prostate when cancer is suspected.  What should you know about this important tool?  How does ultrasound work?  What can it measure?  What does it tell my doctor about the prostate?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Radiation Basics]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/radiationbasics.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Radiation therapy is one of the most common forms of treatment for prostate cancer today.  What are the basics that everyone should know about this important treatment option?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Uncommon Symptoms]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer101/a/uncommonsymptom.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Urinary problems are the most common initial symptoms of prostate cancer, however, there a number of uncommon symptoms that you should be aware of as well.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Statistics]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer101/a/statistics.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Prostate cancer is the most common non-skin cancer in men today.  With this in mind, what are the most important statistics to know about this disease?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hormone Therapy]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/hormonetherapy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hormone therapy is one of the primary treatment options available today for prostate cancer.  What should you know about hormone therapy for prostate cancer?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Detection of Metastases]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/detectmets.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Detection of prostate cancer metastasis (or spread) is an important aspect of proper prostate cancer care.  So, what should you know about detection of prostate cancer metastasis?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[EBRT Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/ebrtsideffects.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It is important to understand the potential side effects that may result from external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) for prostate cancer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Brachytherapy Side Effects]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/brachysideeffects.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It is important to understand the potential side effects that may result from brachytherapy (seed implants) for prostate cancer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Definition of CT (CAT) Scan]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[CT (CAT) Scan - Definition of CT (CAT) Scan]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Risks]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/riskfactors/a/riskfactors.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Risks for Prostate Cancer: Thousands of research studies have been done with the goal of finding what causes prostate cancer.  While no definitive, absolute causes have been found, these studies have provided us with a great deal of knowledge about what are the most important risk factors for this disease.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Radical Prostatectomy]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/radicalprostat.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Radical prostatectomy is the most common type of surgery performed to treat early prostate cancer.  It can be done through an &quot;open&quot; approach or laparoscopically.  Like any other treatment option, there are pros and cons to a radical prostatectomy.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Vitamins During Treatment]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/vitaminstreat.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Prostate cancer treatment can be difficult and you may think that taking vitamins during this time is obviously the right thing to do.  With radiation therapy, however, not all doctors agree that vitamins are beneficial.  Read more to learn about why taking vitamins during prostate cancer treatment may not be the best idea.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Vasectomy Association]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/riskfactors/a/vasectomylink.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Vasectomy is an extremely common surgery in the United States and across the world and millions of men in the world have underwent this procedure over the last few decades.  There have been multiple reports in the media and in the scientific literature that have linked men who have had vasectomies with higher rates of prostate cancer.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Types of Physicians]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/workingwithyourdoctors/a/typesphysicians.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[During the course of your prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up care you will likely be working with a number of different types of physicians.  It is important to have a basic idea of what each of these physicians does and what type of training they have undergone.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Enlarged Prostate]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[An enlarged prostate is a common problem among older men.  There are several potential causes of an enlarged prostate.  It is important to understand what an enlarged prostate is and what can cause it.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Myths]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer101/a/toptenmyths.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[There are many misconceptions or myths that continue to surround prostate cancer and its treatment.  What are the ten prostate cancer myths of which everyone should be aware?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Natural History]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer101/a/naturalhistory.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The natural history of prostate cancer is no longer commonly seen in the developed world. Most men undergo some form of treatment for their prostate cancer, once discovered.  Prostate cancer, if left untreated indefinitely, can spread to other local tissues or distantly to other sites in the body.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer vs. BPH]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer101/a/cancervsbph.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Prostate cancer and BPH can cause identical symptoms and high PSA levels.  How do these two diseases compare and contrast?]]></description>
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         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Free Radicals]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/freeradicals.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Free Radicals - Definition of Free Radicals]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Seminal Vesicle]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/defseminalvesic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[A seminal vesicle is one of a pair of small tubular glands that are near the prostate.  The primary function of the seminal vesicles involves the production of fluid that makes up a significant percentage of semen.  The seminal vesicles are an early place of metastasis or spread of prostate cancer.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Chemotherapy]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/chemotherapy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Chemotherapy is not commonly used to treat prostate cancer.  However, there are two specific sets of circumstances where chemotherapy is typically used.  It is important to know the basics about this important form of treatment.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Digital Rectal Exam Results]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/dreresults.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The results you receive from your digital rectal exam (DRE) can tell you and your doctor a great deal.  What should you know about what your results might mean?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Does the Prostate Do?]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/frequentlyaskedquestions/f/faqwhatdoesdo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Prostate Function - What Is the Prostate's Function]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Brachytherapy]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/brachytherapy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Brachytherapy for Prostate Cancer. Brachytherapy (sometimes called &quot;seed therapy&quot;) is a treatment option for men diagnosed with prostate cancer.  It is a form of radiation therapy, where tiny radioactive implants are placed in to the prostate.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[External Beam Radiation]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/externalbeam.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Radiation therapy is a commonly-used treatment for prostate cancer.  Radiation therapy can be administered from outside the body (external beam radiation therapy) or from inside the body (brachytherapy).]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[The Two Key Staging Systems]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/StagingSystems.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Two primary staging systems are used to categorize prostate cancers by their stages.  The TNM system and the Jewett System are both used today. It is important to have a basic understanding of both of these systems.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Signs of Prostate Cancer]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prostatecancersymptoms/a/prostatecancersigns.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Hundreds of thousands of men have signs and symptoms that could signal an underlying problem with the prostate.  What signs and symptoms should you look for?  What signs and symptoms may be due to a condition other than prostate cancer?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Gland]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer101/a/prostategland.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The prostate gland is an important structure present only men.  Because prostate cancer and other conditions can develop within the prostate, it is important to understand what it is and what it does.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prevalence]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/defprevalence.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Definition of prevalence.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[De Novo - Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/defdenovo.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[De novo is one of those terms you may hear your doctor say. But what does it mean? Learn the definition here.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer - Articles]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/cs/a.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[An index of articles for the Prostate Cancer guide site.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[TNM Staging System]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/tnmstaging.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The TNM staging system for prostate cancer is the most commonly used staging system.  The primary tumor, lymph nodes, and presence of metastasis are used to determine the staging category.  What does your stage mean?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer and ED]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/edoverview.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Men are often worried about the potential side effects of prostate cancer treatment.  For many men, one of the most worrisome potential complications of prostate cancer treatment is erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence.  What should you know about prostate cancer treatment and erectile dysfunction?&#10;&#10;]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Rates by Age]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/riskfactors/a/ratebyage.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Prostate cancer risk increases with increasing age and is uncommon before the age of 40.  It's prevalence increases quickly after the age of 40, however. How many men of a given age actually have prostate cancer?  You might be surprised by this breakdown of prostate cancer rates by age.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Alkaline Phosphatase]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/alkphos.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Alkaline phosphatase is an enzyme found in the blood that can signal that prostate cancer has spread to the bones.  The test for alkaline phosphatase is a common and important aspect of the monitoring of prostate cancer.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Recurrence]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/recurrence.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Prostate cancer recurrence is something that all men with prostate cancer hope to avoid.  How do you know if your prostate cancer has come back after initial treatment?  What are the next steps if it has come back?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Pros and Cons of Screening]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/symptomsanddiagnosis/a/screeningbasics.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Prostate cancer screening involves the use of testing in men who have no symptoms of the disease.  Screening for prostate cancer is now much more widely used than in the past and has gained broad acceptance by many physicians in the United States and a number of other countries.  Despite it&#146;s extensive use, it is still important to weigh the pros and cons of screening.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Research]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/thefrontierofresearch/a/researchover.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Breakthroughs in prostate cancer continue to happen frequently and a variety of exciting developments are currently being studied.  Around the world, thousands of physicians, scientists, and others are studying this disease.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Surveillance]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/surveillance.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Prostate cancer surveillance does not end with treatment.  Following treatment for prostate cancer, men must be monitored for recurrence of their disease.  How is this done and what do you need to know?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/f/whatisnervesparing.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Many men suffer from erectile dysfunction following surgery to remove the prostate.  Because of this, surgeons have developed a modified form of the prostatectomy known as the nerve-sparing prostatectomy that may help to lessen the chances of developing erectile dysfunction.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[High-Dose Rate Brachytherapy]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/highdoseratebrachytherapy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[High-dose rate brachytherapy is a newer treatment option for prostate cancer that uses radioactive implants which deliver high rates of radiation to the prostate over a short amount of time.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/highdoseratebrachytherapy.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[What Is Cryotherapy for Prosta]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/cryotherapy.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Cryotherapy is a form of treatment for prostate cancer in which the cancerous cells are destroyed through freezing. What do you need to know about this important alternative therapy?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/cryotherapy.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Exercise and Prostate Cancer]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/riskfactors/a/exercisecancer.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What are the benefits of regular exercise for prostate cancer and overall health?  Can regular exercise decrease your risk of prostate cancer?  Can it improve your tolerance of treatment or even expand the number of treatment options that are available to you?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Soy and Prostate Cancer]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/riskfactors/a/soyprostate.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[You may have heard that eating soy or soy-based products may help protect you from developing prostate cancer.  Is this really true?  What do we really know about soy and prostate cancer?]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/riskfactors/a/soyprostate.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Family History and Risk]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/riskfactors/a/familyhistory.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[It has long been known that prostate cancer has a strong genetic component.  In other words, it can &#147;run in families&#148;.  So what do we know about the role that family history may play in prostate cancer?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Who Is at Risk?]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer101/f/faqoverview.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Risk for Prostate Cancer - Who Is at Risk for Prostate Cancer]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer101/f/faqoverview.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Never Diagnosed]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/frequentlyaskedquestions/f/faqnotalldiagnosed.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Even though today we have several tools at our disposal that can be used to detect and diagnose prostate cancer, thousands of men continue to go undiagnosed every year.  Why are some men never diagnosed with prostate cancer?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[BPH - Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/BPHdefinition.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) - Definition of Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH)]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/BPHdefinition.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Androgens Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/defandrogens.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Androgens are important, naturally-occurring hormones that have significant roles in normal health and in some important medical conditions as well.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/defandrogens.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[DRE (Digital Rectal Exam)]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/defdre.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[DRE (Digital Rectal Examination) - Definition of DRE (Digital Rectal Examination)]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/defdre.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[PSA Nadir Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/defpsanadir.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Men with prostate cancer know how important their PSA numbers are.  But how many know what their PSA nadir is?  Find out more about this important PSA concept.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Robot-Assisted Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/roboticsurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Robot-assisted prostate surgery is a relatively new option for treating prostate cancer.  This surgery is of great interest to men with prostate cancer as well as the general public, but there are plenty of misconceptions about it.  Learn what this procedure really entails here.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Erectile Dysfunction + Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/f/howcommonedsurgery.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Men are often worried about the potential side effects of prostate cancer surgery.  For many men, one of the most worrisome potential complications of prostate surgery is erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence.  What should you know about prostate cancer surgery and erectile dysfunction?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Treatments That Can Cause ED?]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/f/txsthatcauseed.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Men are often worried about the potential side effects of prostate cancer treatment.  For many men, one of the most worrisome potential complications of prostate cancer treatment is erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence.  So which prostate cancer treatments can result in erectile dysfunction?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Watchful Waiting]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/a/watchfulwaiting.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Watchful waiting is an alternative to active treatment that some men with prostate cancer may choose.  It involves close monitoring for cancer progression without any active treatment being used.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Factors Determining ED]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/treatment/f/factorsseverityed.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Men are often worried about the potential side effects of prostate cancer treatment.  For many men, one of the most worrisome potential complications of prostate treatment is erectile dysfunction, also known as impotence.  What determines how severe erectile dysfunction will be following treatment for prostate cancer.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Metastasis]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/defmetastasis.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[The spread of cancer cells to areas of the body distant from the original area of cancer.]]></description>
         <guid isPermaLink="true">http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/defmetastasis.htm</guid>
         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Agent Orange Exposure]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/riskfactors/a/agentorangeprostatecancer.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Exposure to Agent Orange, a chemical used extensively in the Vietnam War, has long been suspected of being tied to higher rates of prostate cancer.  Is it true that men who were exposed to Agent Orange actually have higher rates of prostate cancer?]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Emergencies]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prostatecancer101/a/emergencies.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Prostate cancer can result in symptoms that require emergent attention from a physician.  Problems ranging from acute urinary retention to spinal cord compression can occur.  While these symptoms are rare, prostate cancer patients should be aware of them.]]></description>
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         <dc:subject>health</dc:subject>
         <dc:date>2009-11-24T10:52:43Z</dc:date>
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         <title><![CDATA[African-American Cancer]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Black men have higher rates of prostate cancer, die more often from prostate cancer, and have their prostate cancer diagnosed later.  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Urologist]]></title>
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         <title><![CDATA[PET Scan Definition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[PET Scan - Definition of PET Scan]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Bed Definition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Prostate Bed - Definition of Prostate Bed]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Statins and Prostate Cancer]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Recently, much has been made of the fact that statins, a class of cholesterol-lowering medications, may reduce the risk of developing prostate cancer.  Is this true?  What have studies shown about statins and the risk of developing prostate cancer?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Your Doctor&#039;s Biases]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Your doctor's biases in favor of his/her own specialty is an important thing to keep in mind when evaluating prostate cancer treatment options.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[HIFU Basics]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[HIFU (High Intensity Focused Ultrasound) is a therapy option for BPH or prostate cancer (in some countries) that uses focused ultrasound waves to create intense heat at a specific site.  Learn more about this prostate treatment option.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Jewett Staging System]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Two primary systems describe the stage of prostate cancer today.  The TNM system is the most commonly used, but the Jewett system is also used by some hospitals and physicians.  If your physician uses this system to stage your prostate cancer, it is important to know what your stage means.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Environmental Exposures]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[A few medicinal or environmental exposures have been studied in detail as to their potential impact on developing prostate cancer.  Research is ongoing with regards to all of the following exposures and some disagreement in the medical community exists as to the importance of each of these.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hematuria]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hematuria is an uncommon symptom of prostate cancer. But what exactly is it? Learn the definition here.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[How Can I Decrease My Risk?]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[How Can I Decrease My Risk of Prostate Cancer]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer in the Family]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Why does prostate cancer seem to run in the family?  Is it due to your genes or heredity?  Is it due to the health habits that family members tend to have in common?  Is it do to both?  Or neither?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Adenocarcinoma]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Adenocarcinoma - Definition of Adenocarcinoma]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Benign Definition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What does benign mean?  What is the definition of benign?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Neoadjuvant Therapy Definition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The definition of neoadjuvant therapy.  Find out the meaning of neoadjuvant therapy. ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Malignant Definition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What does malignant mean?  What is the definition of malignant?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Detection Without Symptoms]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/prostatecancersymptoms/f/faqnosymptoms.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Prostate cancer does not always have symptoms.  How can prostate cancer be diagnosed without symptoms?  What steps can be taken to diagnose prostate cancer when no symptoms are present?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Minimally Invasive Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/surger1/f/mininvasivesurg.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Minimally invasive prostate surgery has been used extensively for the treatment of prostate cancer, and its use continues to grow.  What does minimally invasive prostate surgery entail?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Understanding Grief]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[When you or someone you love has been diagnosed with, has experienced a relapse from, or has passed away from prostate cancer, grief is a very common and normal response.  Understanding your grief is one of the first steps to working through it.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Testosterone Definition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Testosterone is an important, naturally-occurring hormone.  It is important to have a basic understanding of what it is and what it does.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Laparoscopic Surgery]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/deflaparoscopic.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[What is laparoscopic surgery?  What do you need to know about laparoscopic surgery? Learn more here.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[MRI - Definition of MRI]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[MRI - Definition of MRI]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Baseline PSA Definition]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/importantdefinition1/g/baselinepsadef.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Baseline PSA - Definition of Baseline PSA]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Viruses and Prostate Cancer]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/riskfactors/f/prostatecancerviruslink.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Recently, there has been a great deal of attention paid to the link between viruses and prostate cancer.  So what do we really know about this link?  Can viruses raise your risk of prostate cancer?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[What to Ask About Treatment]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[The time just after you have been diagnosed with prostate cancer can be a time of conflicting emotions and difficulty in sorting through all that needs to be done or thought about.  When you first start to explore treatment options, there are a number of things that you need to be sure to ask your physician before making a decision of which option to proceed with.&#10;]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Medical Specialists]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Many physicians work with prostate cancer patients, but there are also many non-physician health professionals that you are likely to work while you are dealing with prostate cancer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Epidemiology.]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Definition of Epidemiology.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Erectile Dysfunction]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[What is the definition of erectile dysfunction - sometimes called impotence?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Hematospermia Definition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Hematospermia can be due to a number of causes, some of which are more concerning than others. Learn the definition of hematospermia here.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Kegel Exercises Definition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Kegel exercises can be an important part of regaining or retaining urinary control.  Find out what they are here.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Palliative Treatment]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Palliative Treatment - Definition of Palliative Treatment]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Adjuvant Therapy]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Definition of adjuvant therapy.  Learn the meaning of adjuvant therapy and what it means for prostate cancer.]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Will I Be Radioactive?]]></title>
         <link>http://prostatecancer.about.com/od/frequentlyaskedquestions/f/Radioactive.htm</link>
         <description><![CDATA[Will I be radioactive after radiation therapy?  ]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Prostate Cancer Genetic Basis]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Is there a genetic basis to prostate cancer?  Do the genes you inherit dictate whether you have prostate cancer or not?  What does your family's health history contribute to your chances of getting prostate cancer?]]></description>
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         <title><![CDATA[Recurrence Definition]]></title>
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         <description><![CDATA[Recurrence - Definition of Recurrence]]></description>
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